Basic Dough

In a cup stir together warm water and honey, and mix in dry yeast. Let stand for ten minutes. Place flour and salt in mixer bowl or in food processor bowl.

With mixer running, add olive oil, remaining water, and yeast mixture. Mix until dough forms ball. If it is sticky, sprinkle a little more flour into mixture. On lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth. Place dough in stainless steel bowl, cover, and set aside to rise 35 to 40 minutes. For four small pizzas, cut into four equal portions. Dough can be refrigerated and used up to 24 hours later. If refrigerated, let dough return to room temperature before working it.

Lightly flour work surface. With heel of hand, flatten each ball, then roll into a circle with rolling pin. Rotate dough slightly after each pass.

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